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Wildfires Trigger National Emergency, Tens Flee Bordeaux, Madrid

7/25/2026

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Wildfires have consumed about 50 square miles near Bordeaux since Wednesday.
Spain has declared a national emergency as fires burn near Madrid.
Tens of thousands of residents are fleeing the flames.
France and Spain are receiving assistance from neighboring countries to fight the fires.
Authorities say the fires have reduced some homes to rubble.

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Wildfires have consumed about 50 square miles near Bordeaux since Wednesday.
Spain has declared a national emergency as fires burn near Madrid.
Tens of thousands of residents are fleeing the flames.
France and Spain are receiving assistance from neighboring countries to fight the fires.
Authorities say the fires have reduced some homes to rubble.